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Current Awareness Weblog

Covers England and Wales case law, legislation, and legal news. From the Inner Temple Library.

http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/

Apr 26
Former Salvation Army members jailed for sexual abuse in 70s and 80s – Crown Prosecution Service

Former Salvation Army members jailed for sexual abuse in 70s and 80s – Crown Prosecution Service

‘Three men have today jailed for sexually abusing young female members of the Salvation Army in Blackpool in the 1970s and 1980s.’ Full press release Crown Prosecution Service, 23rd April 2018 Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Apr 26
Guidance on the Capacity to Litigate in Proceedings Involving Children – April 2018 – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Guidance on the Capacity to Litigate in Proceedings Involving Children – April 2018 – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

‘This guidance has been produced to assist judges in the Family Court to resolve mental capacity issues concerning parties to family law proceedings. Designed to be practical and accessible, it will point the judge to key rules and…
Apr 26
Guidance on Financial Needs on Divorce: Edition 2 – April 2018 – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Guidance on Financial Needs on Divorce: Edition 2 – April 2018 – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

‘The FJC has now published the second edition of this useful guide for the family judiciary, courts and legal advisers. Since the publication of the first edition in June 2016, the guidance has established itself as an invaluable tool…

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beSpacific

Features law, marketing, Internet legal resources and technology news. By Sabrina I. Pacifici.

http://www.bespacific.com/

Apr 25
re3data is a registry of research data repositories from across the globe

re3data is a registry of research data repositories from across the globe

Robert Ulrich, KIT Library, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology – “Research data are valuable and ubiquitous. But the sustainable availability of research data is a challenge for all stakeholders in the scientific community and…
Apr 25
Treasury Encourages Taxpayers To Check Withholding Amount

Treasury Encourages Taxpayers To Check Withholding Amount

“As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, many Americans will see more money in their paychecks due to changes that include the increase in the standard deduction and lower tax rates and brackets. Treasury wants to encourage all…
Apr 25
OECD – How Immigrants Contribute to Developing Countries’ Economie

OECD – How Immigrants Contribute to Developing Countries’ Economie

“How Immigrants Contribute to Developing Countries’ Economies is the result of a project carried out by the OECD Development Centre and the International Labour Organization, with support from the European Union. The report covers…

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Features law-related calls for papers, conferences and workshops. From the Ohio State Moritz College of Law, University of Georgia School of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law and University of Washington School of Law.

http://legalscholarshipblog.com

Apr 26
CFP: OGEL Special Issue on “Energy Law and Regulation in Low-carbon and Transitional Energy Markets”

CFP: OGEL Special Issue on “Energy Law and Regulation in Low-carbon and Transitional Energy Markets”

Oil, Gas and Energy Law Intelligence invites submissions for a special issue on “Energy Law and Regulation in Low-carbon and Transitional Energy Markets”. The following is a list of suggested...
Apr 26
Colloquia/Workshop

Colloquia/Workshop

University of Pittsburgh School of Law Jamal Greene, Dwight Professor of Law, Columbia Law School, presents today as part of the Faculty Workshop Series: Rights as Trumps. University of Washington School...
Apr 25
Call for Papers: AIDA Europe Research Series on Insurance Law and Regulation, “Insurance and Human Rights”

Call for Papers: AIDA Europe Research Series on Insurance Law and Regulation, “Insurance and Human Rights”

“The Editorial Board of the new AIDA Europe Research Series on Insurance Law and Regulation hereby issues an invitation for the submission of academic papers that examine the impact of...

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State Law Library of Montana

Features notices of new Opinions and Orders from the Montana Supreme Court, library announcements, research tips, and Montana legal news.

http://mtlawlibrary.wordpress.com

Apr 25
OPINIONS – April 24, 2018

OPINIONS – April 24, 2018

Marriage of Farmer and Cassady DA 17-0523 2018 MT 101N Civil – Domestic Relations State v. R. Mascarena DA 16-0679 2018 MT 100N Criminal – Dangerous Drugs State v. R. Wick DA 17-0185 2018 MT 99N Criminal – Revocation State…
Apr 19
CORRECTED OPINION – April 19, 2018

CORRECTED OPINION – April 19, 2018

State v. C. Ankeny DA 15-0238 2018 MT 91 Criminal – Assault-Partner/Family
Apr 18
OPINIONS – April 17, 2018

OPINIONS – April 17, 2018

State v. D. Zimmerman DA 16-0687 2018 MT 94 Criminal – DUI-Felony State v. M. Lau DA 15-0270 2018 MT 93 Criminal – Homicide-Deliberate State v. D. Sherlock DA 16-0705 2018 MT 92 Criminal – Justice Court Appeal State v. C.…

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Slaw

A Canadian cooperative weblog on all things legal.

http://www.slaw.ca

Apr 26
Universal Pharmacare in Canada

Universal Pharmacare in Canada

The federal Standing Committee on Health is recommending a single-payer, universal prescription drug plan for Canada. The recommendation came in its report Pharmacare Now: Prescription Medicine Coverage for all Canadians (in PDF), tabled in…
Apr 26
Law Schools’ Dirty Little Secret

Law Schools’ Dirty Little Secret

Left-leaning social justice warriors have captured Canadian law schools. So goes recent commentary in the National Post (see, e.g. recent columns by Barbara Kay, Bruce Pardy and Christie Blatchford). Law profs “espouse and impose a…
Apr 26
Thursday Thinkpiece: Harrington on the Essential Associate

Thursday Thinkpiece: Harrington on the Essential Associate

Periodically on Thursdays, we present a significant excerpt, usually from a recently published book or journal article. In every case the proper permissions have been obtained. If you are a publisher who would like to participate in this…

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The Gavel

Features legal and library news. By the Oklahoma City University Law Library.

http://law.okcu.edu/?cat=19

Apr 26
Blurb Card

Blurb Card

The post Blurb Cards appeared first on School of Law.
Mar 16
Law Library After Hour

Law Library After Hour

The circulation desk will be open reduced hours, 8am – 5pm, during Spring Break, but even after the library staff goes home, you can still get help finding and checking out materials thanks to a couple of great library tools!……
Feb 12
The Mystery Behind Mastery Monday

The Mystery Behind Mastery Monday

Want to increase your research skills but don’t have a lot of free time? The Oklahoma City University Law Library will be launching a new series of quick tutorials starting on Monday, February 16th! We call them Mastery Mondays, and…

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New York Supreme Court Criminal…

New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library

News and information gateway to web based services provided by the New York State Supreme Court Criminal Term Library in New York County.

http://crimlawlib.blogspot.com/

Dec 14
Library Announcement: Online Access to Temporary Commission on Revision of New York Penal Law and Criminal Code (1961-1970) Papers Held by Library

Library Announcement: Online Access to Temporary Commission on Revision of New York Penal Law and Criminal Code (1961-1970) Papers Held by Library

The New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library (New York County) is pleased to announce a major enhancement regarding access to those Temporary Commission on Revision of New York Penal Law and Criminal Code (1961-1970) papers held by the…
Oct 27
Second Circuit: Fair Sentencing Act is not Retroactive

Second Circuit: Fair Sentencing Act is not Retroactive

Summary Summaryposted by Steve Statsinger at Second Circuit Blog This is hot off the presses - today, in a summary order, the court held that the Fair Sentencing Act is not retroactive, since it "contains no express statement that it is…
Oct 27
U.S. Supreme Court Vacates order Blocking Execution Based on Speculation About Method of Execution

U.S. Supreme Court Vacates order Blocking Execution Based on Speculation About Method of Execution

Supreme Court Vacates Order Blocking Execution Based on Speculation About Method of Execution posted by Orin Kerr at The Volokh Conspiracy

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In Custodia Legis

Covers current legal trends, collecting for the largest law library in the world, a British perspective, a perspective from New Zealand, legislative developments in THOMAS, and cultural intelligence and the law.

http://blogs.loc.gov/law

Apr 25
Numbers, Numbers, Number

Numbers, Numbers, Number

Congress did not adopt the practice of printing numbers on bills until the 19th century. By the end of the end of the 16th Congress, both chambers assigned numbers to bills; however, neither chamber immediately assigned sequential…
Apr 24
The “Lieber Code” – the First Modern Codification of the Laws of War

The “Lieber Code” – the First Modern Codification of the Laws of War

On April 24, 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln issued “General Orders No. 100: Instructions for the Government of the Armies of the United States in the Field,” commonly known as the “Lieber Code” after its…
Apr 23
Congress.gov New, Tip, and Top for April 2018, Part 2

Congress.gov New, Tip, and Top for April 2018, Part 2

Robert shared the news about our first release in April, which included enhancing the search result sorting. With this release, we add some additional new features for alerts, such as the ability to edit and change your saved…

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Legal Research Plus

By Paul Lomio, Erika V. Wayne, Kate, Wilko and George Wilson. The authors are law librarians and advanced legal research instructors at Stanford Law School.

http://legalresearchplus.com

Feb 3
American Library Association (ALA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA): Best Free Reference Websites List

American Library Association (ALA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA): Best Free Reference Websites List

The list includes: Open States: Discover Politics in Your State Crime Statistics Travelers’ Health Famous Trials, UMKC School of Law Country Statistics In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience 360 Degrees of Financial…
Feb 3
American Library Association (ALA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA): Best Free Reference Websites List

American Library Association (ALA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA): Best Free Reference Websites List

The list includes: Open States: Discover Politics in Your State Crime Statistics Travelers’ Health Famous Trials, UMKC School of Law Country Statistics In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience 360 Degrees of Financial…
Feb 3
American Library Association (ALA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA): Best Free Reference Websites List

American Library Association (ALA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA): Best Free Reference Websites List

The list includes: Open States: Discover Politics in Your State Crime Statistics Travelers’ Health Famous Trials, UMKC School of Law Country Statistics In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience 360 Degrees of Financial…

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Judge Ben C. Green Law Library…

Judge Ben C. Green Law Library Blog

Features legal news and research guides. From Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

http://lawlibrary.case.edu/blog

Nov 9
New Law Review format on display at Circ. Desk

New Law Review format on display at Circ. Desk

The Case Western Reserve Law Review has put a lot of really solid work into the typesetting and page layout of their journal. Besides some real benefits for their operation in the pre-production process, this reformatting makes the Law Review…
Nov 8
The Day After – Looking at the Prediction

The Day After – Looking at the Prediction

The votes are still being counted in 27 states as of 5pm. However, the election has been called and President Barack Obama will serve an additional four years as President.
Nov 5
Election Maps — Nov 5th — Election Eve Prediction

Election Maps — Nov 5th — Election Eve Prediction

Last Tuesday I posted the information from four election map sites. I have posted at the end of this blog the information from today for those same sites. Not surprisingly, not one of the maps has gone completely unchanged.

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shlep: the Self-Help Law ExPress

News, views and information on self-help law and pro se litigation.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/shlep

Feb 19
Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Commissioners OK legal help center for courthouse New appointment made to fill a void in County Courts By BRADEN LAMMERS Braden.Lammers@newsandtribune.com Judicial matters were the predominant theme at the Clark County Commissioners meeting…
Feb 19
Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Commissioners OK legal help center for courthouse New appointment made to fill a void in County Courts By BRADEN LAMMERS Braden.Lammers@newsandtribune.com Judicial matters were the predominant theme at the Clark County Commissioners meeting…
Jan 5
New York Times op/ed piece about self-help representation

New York Times op/ed piece about self-help representation

Two state judges opine about the state of accessibility to the legal system. As the economy has worsened, the ranks of the self-represented poor have expanded. In a recent informal study conducted by the Self-Represented Litigation Network,…

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Library Boy

Features legal research news. By Michel-Adrien Sheppard.

http://micheladrien.blogspot.com/

Apr 25
Updated International Law Research Guides From GlobaLex

Updated International Law Research Guides From GlobaLex

GlobaLex, the electronic collection created by the Hauser Global Law School Program at the New York University School of Law, recently updated some of its research guides:A Legal Analysis of "Space Asset" Under the 2012 Space Protocol to…
Apr 25
Manitoba Law Reform Commission Consultation Report on The Beneficiary Designation Act

Manitoba Law Reform Commission Consultation Report on The Beneficiary Designation Act

The Manitoba Law Reform Commission has published a consultation paper on The Beneficiary Designation Act (Retirement, Savings and Other Plans):"Pension plans, insurance proceeds, and other retirement savings vehicles play an important role in…
Apr 23
CanLII Announces More Commentary

CanLII Announces More Commentary

CanLII, the Canadian legal Information Institute that makes legal information content available to Canadians free of charge, has been aggressively adding commentary to its online collections in recent months.As a recent blog post on its site…

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Lex Scripta

From the Dallas Association of Law Librarians.

http://dallnet.blogspot.com/

Apr 20
The USPTO wants your comments about patent "claim elements"

The USPTO wants your comments about patent "claim elements"

Since the Berkheimer decision ( CAFC, 2017-1437, February 8, 2018), there has been a lot of discussion about claim elements. The comment period is open until August 20, 2018. The USPTO will receive comments via email…
Apr 17
What do Texas, Virginia and Montana have in common? Online Notarization!

What do Texas, Virginia and Montana have in common? Online Notarization!

Effective July 1, 2018, Texas House Bill 1217 will go into effect. It amends Civil Practice and Remedy Code section 121.006 by adding sections (c) and (d), and section 406 of the Government Code.This new law should benefit remote…
Mar 10
Do you have digital assets in your Texas estate?

Do you have digital assets in your Texas estate?

The Texas Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act was added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 400 (S.B. 1193), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.Digital assets are electronic records in which someone has a personal interest or…

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BLS Library Blog

Provides news and views on matters of interest to the Brooklyn Law School community.

http://www.blslibrary.com/

Apr 16
Summer Access (& Beyond) to Bloomberg, Lexis & Westlaw

Summer Access (& Beyond) to Bloomberg, Lexis & Westlaw

The three legal research databases, Bloomberg Law, Lexis & Westlaw, are available to Brooklyn Law School students this summer. There is also continuing access for May 2018 graduates. See the details below: Bloomberg…
Apr 12
Lynching in America

Lynching in America

Earlier this month, Oprah Winfrey reported on 60 Minutes on the Alabama memorial dedicated to thousands of African-American men, women and children lynched over a 70-year period following the Civil War. The project is being led by criminal…
Apr 11
Understanding the Attorney-Client Privilege

Understanding the Attorney-Client Privilege

The raid of President Trump’s personal attorney’s law office raises questions of how the F.B.I and federal prosecutors will safeguard documents that fall under the attorney-client privilege. If you want to learn about the…

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Vancouver Law Librarian Blog

Covers knowledge management, web development and law library management. By Steve Matthews.

http://vancouverlawlib.blogspot.com/

Apr 5
RSS Keeps Plunking Along

RSS Keeps Plunking Along

David Whelan has a very good post up that revisits the current usage and role of RSS feed readers.I think he's got it right when he says that RSS isn't dead; it's simply sitting within the underlying nuts-and-bolts of the internet.I hadn't…
Apr 3
Quickscribe Annotations for March 2018

Quickscribe Annotations for March 2018

Here are the latest updates to Quickscribe Online - the following legislation received new annotations in March:Medicare Protection Act (annotations by Kimberly Jakeman, Harper Grey LLP)Partnership Act, Legal Services Society Act (annotations…
Mar 3
Quickscribe Annotations for February 2018

Quickscribe Annotations for February 2018

Below are the BC legislative annotations from Quickscribe in February.Margaret Mason - Norton Rose Fullbright LLP - Societies ActKimberly Jakeman - Harper Grey LLP – Health Professions ActQuickscribe also recently welcomed a new…

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Delaware Campus Library Blogs

From Widener Law.

http://blogs.lawlib.widener.edu/delaware

Feb 28
Another manner of treason: The trial and execution of Catherine Bevan in New Castle, Delaware

Another manner of treason: The trial and execution of Catherine Bevan in New Castle, Delaware

On September 10, 1731, in New Castle, Delaware, 50 year old Catherine Bevan and Peter Murphy, a young servant, were executed for the murder of Catherine’s husband Henry Bevan. Peter was hanged, but Catherine had been sentenced to death…
Aug 31
Labor Day weekend hour

Labor Day weekend hour

Below are the library hours for Labor Day weekend. Enjoy your holiday! September 2 9 am. to 5 p.m. September 3 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. September 4 CLOSED For more information on library hours see our webpage.
Jul 27
Summer hour

Summer hour

The law library hours for the rest of the summer are below. We will resume regular hours on Monday, August 13. Enjoy your summer! Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Charlotte Law Library News

Covers research, books and library news. From the Charlotte School of Law library team.

http://charlottelawlibrary.wordpress.com

Aug 9
Our Blog Has Moved Closer to Home!

Our Blog Has Moved Closer to Home!

Please visit http://www.charlottelaw.edu/blog/ for future updates from the Charlotte Law Library and the Charlotte School of Law!
Aug 2
What I Am Reading: The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu and Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscript

What I Am Reading: The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu and Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscript

How can you be a librarian and not be intrigued by the title of this book? Besides having a very distinctive title, this book is a fast paced, true account of the history of Timbuktu in Mali. Joshua Hammer, an … Continue reading →
Jul 28
Learn to Show Your Value to Leadership: A Guided Tour Through the Wonderful World of Metrics, The Final Chapter

Learn to Show Your Value to Leadership: A Guided Tour Through the Wonderful World of Metrics, The Final Chapter

At long last, let’s finish our tour through the wonderful world of metrics, where we’re exploring ways to both define and communicate value to leadership using quantitative and qualitative factors. Our final stops include desk…

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Law Library Letter

Summaries of recent Wyoming Supreme Court decisions and law library information. From the Wyoming State Law Library.

http://wyolawlibrary.blogspot.com/

May 14
Summary 2014 WY 62

Summary 2014 WY 62

Summary of Decision May 14, 2014Justice Fox delivered the opinion of the Court. Reversed.Case Name: LEEKS CANYON RANCH, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company; LEEKS CANYON, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company; ELIZABETH LOCKHART and…
May 14
Summary 2014 WY 61

Summary 2014 WY 61

Summary of Decision May 12, 2014Justice Davis delivered the opinion for the court. Affirmed. Case Name: IN THE MATTER OF THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIM OF: CHRISTINA S. HIRSCH, AN EMPLOYEE OF BORDER FOODS, INC. v. STATE OF WYOMING…
May 8
Summary 2014 WY 60

Summary 2014 WY 60

Summary of Decision May 8, 2014Justice Fox delivered the opinion of the Court. Affirmed.Case Name: GILBERT ORTIZ, JR. v. THE STATE OF WYOMINGDocket Number: S-13-0127URL: http://www.courts.state.wy.us/Opinions.aspxAppeal from the District…

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Utah State Law Library Blog

Provides information about Utah legal research, self-help resources, new books and briefs.

http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/

Mar 14
So Long, Blog

So Long, Blog

Dear loyal blog readers: We are retiring the Utah State Law Library blog after more than four years and 800+ posts. The blog has been a great way for library staff to share library news, new forms, court resources and...
Mar 7
SLC Infobase

SLC Infobase

The Salt Lake City's website provides a wealth of resources for SLC residents, including information about the city justice court, city services like garbage pickup or snow removal, and city council news. If you're interested in some historic…
Mar 4
National Consumer Protection Week

National Consumer Protection Week

March 3-9, 2013 is National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). Organizations from around the nation developed National Consumer Protection week to make people aware of their consumer rights and help them make better financial decisions. The…

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The Garbrecht Gazette

Covers library news, recent acqusitions, sponsered events, training sessions, legal news, and legal research tips. From the Donald L. Garbrecht Law Library at the University of Maine School of Law.

http://umainelawlib.blogspot.com/

Oct 23
The Old Regime and the Haitian Revolution: Get This Award Winner For Your Collection

The Old Regime and the Haitian Revolution: Get This Award Winner For Your Collection

Congratulations to Professor Malick Ghachem! His recent book, The Old Regime and the Haitian Revolution, published by Cambridge University Press, has recently been awarded the American Historical Association's 2012 Major Book Prize. …
Sep 6
Ebook Versions of Federal Rules--FREE from CALI and LLI

Ebook Versions of Federal Rules--FREE from CALI and LLI

CALI, in cooperation with the Cornell Legal Information Institute is offering free, downloadable versions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure and Evidence in Ebook form. They are avaiable from CALI's eLangdell…
Aug 31
Sports Law Symposium: Law and the Olympic Movement

Sports Law Symposium: Law and the Olympic Movement

The University of Maine School of Law and the Sports Law Group at the law firm of Preti, Flaherty are sponsoring a symposium on September 13, 2011 entitled "Law and the Olympic Movement". The distinguished panel will be discussing many issues…

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Un blog pour l'information…

Un blog pour l'information juridique

By Emmanuel Barthe.

http://www.precisement.org/blog/

Apr 26
Open Dalloz : de l'open washing à Elasticsearch

Open Dalloz : de l'open washing à Elasticsearch

L'éditeur juridique Dalloz a lancé fin 2016 le site Open Dalloz. Admirable initiative dans les intentions. Mais qui n'a pas mené (et ne mènera pas) Dalloz très loin, j'en ai peur. En revanche, elle abrite…
Apr 25
Ebauche d'un code des bonnes pratiques des sites web public

Ebauche d'un code des bonnes pratiques des sites web public

Mon collègue Rémy Lériginier (Faculté de droit de Poitiers) écrit sur son compte Twitter (@rlerignier) : « Chers webmasters de sites institutionnels qui supprimez ou modifiez les flux RSS sans…
Apr 25
La presse française face aux kiosques presse en ligne (SFR News, Apple News ...)

La presse française face aux kiosques presse en ligne (SFR News, Apple News ...)

Les kiosques de presse en ligne à prix forfaitaire du style SFR News ou Apple News menacent la rentabilité des journaux, selon un article de la Tribune du 19 avril : Comment Apple compte devenir le Netflix de la presse. Sylvain…

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Legal Research is EASY

Covers basic legal research. By Bret Christensen.

http://legalresearchiseasy.blogspot.com/

Apr 23
It's all zen to me

It's all zen to me

Do you know who/what I am? Yes, I am a law Librarian but more importantly, I am a savior. Well, not the Savior, but one of them, I suspect.At least that's what they lady told me the other day when I pulled a rabbit out of her hat.…
Apr 16
That's Life

That's Life

Do you dream when you sleep? Have you ever had that dream that you had prepared for the biggest presentation of your life? You have your charts and handouts all ready, you've ordered the freshest danishes and then...you…
Apr 9
Save the Children!

Save the Children!

I don't know when it started but do you remember when they started putting pictures of missing children on milk cartons? Of course, most people (and politicians) ignore those things until it's their kid on the carton and then…

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Barco 2.0 : Law Library Reference

From the librarians of the Barco Law Library, University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

http://barcorefblog.blogspot.com/

Apr 20
New database in HeinOnline: McGill Air and Space Law

New database in HeinOnline: McGill Air and Space Law

Our HeinOnline subscription contains a new database: McGill Institute of Air and Space Law Publications. It includes complete coverage of the Annals of Air and Space Law, nearly 50 titles and 50,000 pages. The McGill Institute and Centre of…
Apr 11
Federal Register digitized in entirety by GPO

Federal Register digitized in entirety by GPO

The Government Publishing Office and the National Archives' Office of the Federal Register announced that they have digitized every issue of the Federal Register back to its beginning in 1936, when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt issued…
Apr 6
ABA announces major restructuring

ABA announces major restructuring

The ABA journal has an article titled "Massive restructuring at the ABA will rehouse entities under 9 centers" that outlines the soon-to-be effected changes in how the organization is structured. The ABA website still reflects the "old"…

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Library Stuff

Dedicated to resources for keeping current and professional development. From Information Today, Inc.

http://www.librarystuff.net

Mar 14
Library Stuff Returns?!

Library Stuff Returns?!

Maybe. I’m just playing around with Tumblr. https://library-stuff.tumblr.com/ Follow me there or grab the RSS feed https://library-stuff.tumblr.com/r
Jul 24
National Archives Begins Online Release of JFK Assassination Record

National Archives Begins Online Release of JFK Assassination Record

“Today at 8 a.m., the National Archives released a group of documents (the first of several expected releases), along with 17 audio files, previously withheld in accordance with the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992. The…
Jul 19
2 NEW HARRY POTTER BOOKS SET TO BE PUBLISHED IN OCTOBER

2 NEW HARRY POTTER BOOKS SET TO BE PUBLISHED IN OCTOBER

“Two new books from the Harry Potter universe are set to be released as part of a British exhibition that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the launch of the series. The British Library’s Harry Potter exhibition, “A History…

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Hunter's Query

Features research tips and law library news. From the Howard W. Hunter Law Library at the J. Reuben Clark Law School.

http://huntersquery.byulaw.info/wordpress/

Aug 30
How to Access TWEN

How to Access TWEN

If your professor is using TWEN as their course management tool this semester, watch this screencast on YouTube to make sure you are able to find and use TWEN. If you have any questions, contact one of the law librarians!
Aug 23
Welcome, Class of 2020!

Welcome, Class of 2020!

The Law Library is happy to welcome the class of 2020 to the law school! We’re excited that you’re here with us and want you to know that we’re here to help you throughout your legal education. In addition to…
Aug 23
Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Ed.

Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Ed.

The 17th Edition of The Chicago Manual of Style has just been released and BYU Law students and faculty have access to the newest edition online. A link to the Chicago Manual of Style Online is available from the law … Continue reading…

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Seattle University Law Library…

Seattle University Law Library INFO

Covers legal news, legal research and library news.

http://lawlibraryblog.seattleu.edu/

Aug 15
Today in Legal History: FDR Signs Social Security Act

Today in Legal History: FDR Signs Social Security Act

On August 15, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Responding to the widespread suffering caused by the Great Depression, President Roosevelt asked Congress for “social security”…
Aug 5
Today in Legal History: Lincoln Signs the Revenue Act, Imposing First Federal Income Tax

Today in Legal History: Lincoln Signs the Revenue Act, Imposing First Federal Income Tax

On August 5, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Revenue Act, passed by Congress, implementing the first income tax ever levied by the federal government. A month earlier, President Lincoln met with Congress to deal with the national…
Aug 2
Today in Legal History: Delegates Sign Declaration of Independence

Today in Legal History: Delegates Sign Declaration of Independence

On August 2, 1776, the Continental Congressional delegates signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as independent states and no longer part of the British Colonies. The…

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The Running Librarian

Covers legal publishing and web 2.0. By James Mullan.

http://www.therunninglibrarian.co.uk/

Jan 26
Why legal intranets lets users down!

Why legal intranets lets users down!

For anyone who manages an intranet in a law firm, a recent webinar by BA Insight will definitely be of interest. Called "Why Legal Intranets Let Users Down"The Webinar starts with an introduction to the four main issues that BA Insight see as…
Jan 4
The future of enterprise tech-nolo-gy!

The future of enterprise tech-nolo-gy!

It's hot and chrismassy...a win win situation!It seems odd to be writing about something in 2016, that took place in 2015. But that's exactly what I'm doing in this post, which as you may have spotted is called "The future of enterprise…
Nov 16
Social, to Knowledge Management's Rescue?

Social, to Knowledge Management's Rescue?

Two articles recently published on the CMS Wire website have caught my attention because they mention both Social and Knowledge Management, two of my favourite subjects :-)In the first article called "Social to Knowledge Management's Rescue"…

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BarclayBlog

Legal research updates from around the world and new and interesting research resources and web sites of interest. From Syracuse University College of Law.

http://bllsulaw.blogspot.com/

Aug 28
Law Firm Hiring practices in the economic downturn

Law Firm Hiring practices in the economic downturn

The economy continues to impact the traditional large law firm hiring cycle:A NY Times article focuses on 2Ls waiting for the chance to interview in the fall: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/26/business/26lawyers.html?em Some famous firms have…
May 4
Movin' On

Movin' On

To my faithful readers: After many happyand productive years at the Barclay LawLibrary, I will be moving on to becomeExecutive Director of the Dewitt CommunityLibrary. This was a tough decision, but asa former library director always told…
Apr 26
New Online Legal Magazine a "Refreshing Alternative" to Traditional Law Review

New Online Legal Magazine a "Refreshing Alternative" to Traditional Law Review

The Legal Workshop is a new online legal journalthat seeks to disseminate legal scholarship to a broadaudience of readers. The new endeavor is produced bya consortium of academic law reviews: Stanford LawReview, New York University Law…

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UB Law Library Blog

Features news from the UB Law Library.

http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/blog/law

Apr 25
Get Ready for your Summer Internship or Post-Grad Employment by Booking a Research Appointment

Get Ready for your Summer Internship or Post-Grad Employment by Booking a Research Appointment

Whether you are heading to a law firm, a judicial clerkship, the prosecutor’s office or a legal services organization, the Law Library wants to help you succeed! Sign up for a 15-minute appointment to talk with a reference librarian…
Apr 11
First Amendment and the Second Gilded Age: Mitchell Lecture Exhibit

First Amendment and the Second Gilded Age: Mitchell Lecture Exhibit

Professor Jack M. Balkin, Knight Professor of Constitutional Law and the First Amendment at Yale Law School, will present a lecture, “The First Amendment and the Second Gilded Age,” on Friday, April 13, 2018.…
Apr 5
John Oliver’s Take on U.S. Immigration Court

John Oliver’s Take on U.S. Immigration Court

On last Sunday’s episode of Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver exposed some shocking flaws in our immigration system as only he can, including the fact that immigrants in deportation proceedings are not entitled to counsel. Incredibly,…

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CM Law Library Blog

Seeks to inform the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law community about key legal education, research, practice, and law library news, with a particular focus on Cuyahoga County and Ohio as well as faculty research interests.

http://cmlawlibraryblog.classcaster.net/

Apr 25
Study Rooms for Reading Week and Exam

Study Rooms for Reading Week and Exam

Reserve a Study Room Here. Study Rooms are available in the law library for your use but as a reminder they are heavily used during exams—so make sure to familiarize yourself with how to reserve one for you or your group: Only…
Apr 23
Flashcards Available for Checkout

Flashcards Available for Checkout

Do you like to use flashcards to study? Law in a Flash Flashcards are available for checkout at the circulation desk in the law library. The flashcards circulate for three days. Topics currently available for checkout are: Contracts,…
Apr 20
Upcoming Hours Changes for the Library

Upcoming Hours Changes for the Library

Reading and Exam Period (Starts Apr. 25) Monday-Thursday 7am-Midnight Friday 7am-10pm Saturday 9am-10pm Sunday 9am-Midnight *Thursday, May 10 7am-8pm *Friday, May 11 7am-5pm *Saturday, May 12 Closed *Sunday, May 13 10am-3pm …

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Gallagher Blogs

Features library news and legal research tips. From the Marian Gould Gallagher Law Library of the University of Washington School of Law.

http://gallagherlawlibrary.blogspot.com/

Apr 24
Free Law!

Free Law!

Image from https://www.loc.gov/law/The Digital Projects of the Law Library webpage created and maintained by the Library of Congress is an exciting source for free legal information. If you find yourself without a Westlaw, Lexis, or…
Apr 5
This Sunday 4/8 - The library will be closing at 5 pm

This Sunday 4/8 - The library will be closing at 5 pm

Due to a law school event the library will be closing one hour early at 5 pm on Sunday 4/8.This closure includes law students.Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Mar 16
Enjoy Sunshine Week—Literally and Figuratively

Enjoy Sunshine Week—Literally and Figuratively

Sunshine Week celebrates—and advocates for—the public's access to government information.Established by the American Society of News Editors and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, its marked by lots of…

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Yale Law Library - News and Events

Covers library acquisitions, book talks, and administrative news.

http://library.law.yale.edu/news

Apr 24
"Law's Picture Books" wins the Joseph L. Andrews Award

"Law's Picture Books" wins the Joseph L. Andrews Award

I am extremely pleased and honored to announce that Law’s Picture Books: The Yale Law Library Collection (Clark, New Jersey: Talbot Publishing, 2017) has earned the 2018 Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award from the American…
Apr 23
Legal Research Clinic

Legal Research Clinic

Legal Research ClinicPractice, Review, and Learn before your summer internship, clerkship, or jobWednesday, May 16, 9:30 - 4 pm
Apr 23
Library Tip: Strategies for Summer Research

Library Tip: Strategies for Summer Research

Strategies for Summer Research An Abbreviated Form on this Guide can be found here. 1. Clarify the Scope of the Assignment (in writing). Ask good questions, even after you’ve started…

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Pace Law Library Blog

Covers criminal law, environmental law, immigration law, international law, law and technology, as well as special posts for law students, legal research and writing, and professional responsibility.

http://library.blogs.law.pace.edu/

Apr 24
Florida Public Service Commission Allows Solar Company to Offer Residential Solar Equipment Lease

Florida Public Service Commission Allows Solar Company to Offer Residential Solar Equipment Lease

On April 20, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) met to review a petition for a declaratory statement filed by Sunrun, Inc. The petition sought a declaratory statement that Sunrun residential solar equipment leases did not constitute…
Apr 20
Controversy Over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Controversy Over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director Mick Mulvaney testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on April 12, 2018, on the CFPB’s Semi-Annual Report for the period April 1 to…
Apr 18
International Maritime Organization Agrees on Climate Change strategy for Shipping Industry

International Maritime Organization Agrees on Climate Change strategy for Shipping Industry

Last week, the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is a body of the UN, met in London to discuss ways in which the shipping industry could respond to climate change. The IMO…

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John Palfrey's Blog

Covers intellectual property, politics and teaching. By Harvard Law Professor and Executive Director of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society John Palfrey.

http://jpalfrey.andover.edu

Apr 15
Head of School Bookshelf, 2017-2018

Head of School Bookshelf, 2017-2018

Each term as head of school at Phillips Academy, I’ve put out a series of books for the faculty to enjoy. Colleagues are free to keep the books, pass them along to others, or bring them back to the bookshelf … Continue…
Feb 26
School heads stand in solidarity, call for action against gun violence

School heads stand in solidarity, call for action against gun violence

Gun violence must be addressed urgently. I can think of no topic more worthy of our nation’s leaders’ time and focus. Today, I join with fellow heads of school comprising the Eight Schools Association in…
Jan 12
January 12 Community Letter

January 12 Community Letter

Today, I wrote to the Andover community with an update on new and ongoing initiatives to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. My full message can be read online.

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Biddleblog

Shares the latest news and events at Biddle and legal research tips. By the librarians of the Biddle Law Library and the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

https://www.law.upenn.edu/library/blog/

Apr 10
Remember library READ posters?

Remember library READ posters?

To celebrate National Library Week, we created our own posters featuring Biddle staff. Come visit the library to see them on display!
Apr 4
Legal Research & Scholarship News: April 2018

Legal Research & Scholarship News: April 2018

Below are the most recent additions to The Penn Law Legal Scholarship Repository. The Penn Law Legal Scholarship Repository, a service of the Biddle Law Library, collects and preserves the scholarly output of Penn Law. All works are…
Mar 1
Scholarship News: March 2018

Scholarship News: March 2018

The Penn Law Legal Scholarship Repository is a service of the Biddle Law Library, which collects and preserves the scholarly output of Penn Law. All works are available for immediate download via PDF.

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Library technican dialog

Covers marketing, networking, and professional development for law librarians.

http://brendawoa.wordpress.com

Feb 14
Goodbye

Goodbye

Skiff – used as “skiff of snow” Slang in Saskatchewan for a few millimeters of fallen snow, not worth shovelling. I’d like to think that Simon Fodden would approve of the fillips that will bookend this final blog post.…
Nov 22
Re-imagining The Library

Re-imagining The Library

Every day I think about this: if I were setting up my library today, what would it look like? Aside from having lots of windows (I need sunlight!) I haven’t gotten very far on this. I serve two very disparate client bases: the…
Nov 1
Tablet vs. computer vs. phone

Tablet vs. computer vs. phone

In my post Halloween sugar rush, my thoughts turn to young kids and how they interact with computer technology in all its forms from laptops to smart phones. There is a lot of fear about the harmful effects of computers as an electronic…

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Claire's Blog

Coves libraries, web and other stuff.

http://clairejoanne.co.uk/

Dec 18
Merry Christma

Merry Christma

Santa Escape the Room Game Snowflake templates Christmas Quiz (HuffPost) Ideas for recycling Christmas Cards How to make a snowman out of things other than snow The Malteser Cake – video Quiz – Match the Christmas Tree to…
Aug 22
Interesting Things of the Week #201

Interesting Things of the Week #201

SmartyPins – google maps + trivia game A Guide to Little-Known Image Collections with Millions of Free, Hi-Res Images Turn Any YouTube Video Into A GIF By Just Adding “GIF” To The URL What if your library website…
Aug 22
Interesting Things of the Week #201

Interesting Things of the Week #201

SmartyPins – google maps + trivia game A Guide to Little-Known Image Collections with Millions of Free, Hi-Res Images Turn Any YouTube Video Into A GIF By Just Adding “GIF” To The URL What if your library website…

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CT Judicial Law Libraries' NewsLog

Covers recent legal developments, legal practice tools, and law library resources in Connecticut.

http://ersa.jud.ct.gov/lawlibnews/Lists/Posts/AllPosts.aspx

Aug 19
Employment Law Supreme Court Opinions - 8/18/2016

Employment Law Supreme Court Opinions - 8/18/2016

Body: SC19590 - State v. Connecticut Employees Union Independent ("This case presents the question of whether the public policy of Connecticut demands no less than termination of employment as the only appropriate disciplinary response…
Aug 19
Redesigned NewsLog with a New Web Addre

Redesigned NewsLog with a New Web Addre

Body: We are excited to announce the launch of our redesigned Newslog. Our goal is to provide visitors with a streamlined and readable blog that provides intuitive access as well as more subscription options. One new feature is…
Aug 17
Habeas Supreme Court Opinion - 8/17/16

Habeas Supreme Court Opinion - 8/17/16

Body: SC19381 - Newland v. Commissioner of Correction (Habeas; "This certified appeal involves two related claims raised by the petitioner, Gene Newland, for the first time during postconviction proceedings, namely, whether the…

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Legal Informatics Blog

Provides scholarly & professional commentary on legal information systems. By Robert Richards.

http://legalinformatics.wordpress.com

Jul 31
Updates Now on Legal Informatics Tumblr and Twitter

Updates Now on Legal Informatics Tumblr and Twitter

Updates on selected legal informatics developments are now being posted on Legal Informatics tumblr and on Twitter. In the Web interface to this blog, the Twitter updates are visible to the right under “Twitter updates”.Filed…
Jul 11
Greenwood: Law Itself is the Killer Blockchain App

Greenwood: Law Itself is the Killer Blockchain App

Dazza Greenwood has posted Law Itself is the Killer Blockchain App. Excerpts: […] On a panel discussion about blockchains and the law at the Legal Hackers Congress in NYC this weekend, I’ll provide a sneak-peek at a new,…
Jul 10
SubTech 2016: International Conference on Substantive Technology in Legal Education and Practice: Storify, links, and resource

SubTech 2016: International Conference on Substantive Technology in Legal Education and Practice: Storify, links, and resource

SubTech 2016: International Conference on Substantive Technology in Legal Education and Practice was held 7-9 July 2015 at University of Richmond School of Law in Richmond, Virginia, USA. The conference website is at:…

Rank this Week: 605

TMLL Library News

Covers current affairs, legal research, statutes and weblogs. From the Thurgood Marshall Law Library at the University of Maryland School of Law.

http://umlaw.typepad.com/tmll_news/

Jan 25
Library Open from 10am - 6pm

Library Open from 10am - 6pm

The law school building and the law library will open at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 26th. The library will close at 6 pm.
Jan 22
Library Closing at 1pm and Closed Saturday and Sunday

Library Closing at 1pm and Closed Saturday and Sunday

Due to the changing forecast from the National Weather Service, the Law Library and the University will close at 1 p.m. today, Friday, January 22nd and will remain closed Saturday and Sunday to ensure the safety of our community.
Jan 22
Snow Day Book

Snow Day Book

Here are some great books to read during a long, snowy weekend, as recommended by UM Carey Law students, faculty and staff: Half of the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide The Best of Simple The Christmas Train The…

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Jurisdynamics

Describes the interplay between legal responses to exogenous change and the law's own endogenous capacity for adaptation. By Louis D. Brandeis Dean Jim Chen.

http://jurisdynamics.blogspot.com/

Dec 17
Fables of the Reconstruction: Human Emotion and Behavioral Heuristics in Environmental Economic

Fables of the Reconstruction: Human Emotion and Behavioral Heuristics in Environmental Economic

James Ming Chen, Fables of the Reconstruction: Human Emotion and Behavioral Heuristics in Environmental Economics, available at http://ssrn.com/abstract=2705196 or http://bit.ly/FablesReconstruction: Environmental economics provides an…
Nov 3
Momentary Lapses of Reason: The Psychophysics of Law and Behavior

Momentary Lapses of Reason: The Psychophysics of Law and Behavior

James Ming Chen, Momentary Lapses of Reason: The Psychophysics of Law and Behavior, available at http://ssrn.com/abstract=2683557 or http://bit.ly/MomentaryLapses: The conventional capital asset pricing model (CAPM) remains the preferred…
Aug 29
Law on the market

Law on the market

Daniel Martin Katz, Michael James Bommarito, Tyler Soellinger & James Ming Chen, Law on the Market? Evaluating the Securities Market Impact of Supreme Court Decisions, available at http://ssrn.com/abstract=2649726 or…

Rank this Week: 511

Strategic Librarian

Covers strategies to develop and lead law firm libraries. By Nina Platt.

http://strategiclibrarian.com

Oct 6
Strategic Librarian Blog Posts that have Stood the Test of Time

Strategic Librarian Blog Posts that have Stood the Test of Time

I started the daily Pinhawk Librarian News Digest in the spring of 2011 and continued editing it until May of this year. During that time I neglected this blog – posting only a few articles. That’s going to change.…
Oct 6
Strategic Librarian Blog Posts that have Stood the Test of Time

Strategic Librarian Blog Posts that have Stood the Test of Time

I started the daily Pinhawk Librarian News Digest in the spring of 2011 and continued editing it until May of this year. During that time I neglected this blog – posting only a few articles. That’s going to change.…
Oct 6
5 Practical Thoughts on Rightsizing the Law Firm Library – Budgeting for 2016

5 Practical Thoughts on Rightsizing the Law Firm Library – Budgeting for 2016

The days of budgeting by determining what was spent last year and adding a percentage of that amount to each line item are long gone in the law firm library world. We’ve all heard about the many law firms who … Continue…

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Virtual Library Cat's Eye View

Features news and views from Ernester, the Hofstra School of Law Deane Law Library Virtual Cat.

http://deanelawlibrary.blogspot.com/

Oct 2
Farewell

Farewell

Today the Hofstra Law library blog moves to a new space with a new look and new voices. With sincere appreciation and apologies to T.S. Eliot, I say my farewell . . .You've read many posts from this Cat,And my opinion now is thatYou…
Oct 1
Constitutional Protections For Mobile Phone Pass Codes?

Constitutional Protections For Mobile Phone Pass Codes?

A judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled last week that the Fifth Amendment protects the right of insider trading suspects to withhold the pass codes to their business cellular phones. Read more…
Sep 30
New CRS Report: Dark Web

New CRS Report: Dark Web

You have probably heard of the Deep Web, but how much do you know about the Dark Web? Discover more about the dark web in Kristin Finklea's CRS Report entitled - you've guessed it - Dark Web. "This report illuminates information…

Rank this Week: 613

Out of the Jungle

Thoughts on the present and future of legal information, legal research, and legal education. From Jim Milles, BJ Kaufman, Betsy McKenzie, Linda Ryan, Marie S. Newman, Greg Laughlin, Ann Puckett, Gail Daly and Jacqueline Cantwell.

http://outofthejungle.blogspot.com/

Feb 8
Hints on Job Interview

Hints on Job Interview

(with thanks to Nancy Scott Hanway, in an article “A Foot in the Door at a Small Liberal-Arts College” at p. A23, in the Dec. 19 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education. I found many of her suggestions, tailored to applicants…
Dec 30
Who put the damn wind up the doctors' offices?!

Who put the damn wind up the doctors' offices?!

Have your doctors' offices gotten on the bandwagon yet? There is this new trend to have Patient Gateways. The gateway keeps increasing its security. Now, it's like trying to get into Fort Knox. 2-factor security, where I have to include not…
Dec 9
Google Master Class MOOC

Google Master Class MOOC

A while ago, Marie posted here about teaching her students better Google searching skills. I was looking at what Google makes available and was thrilled to locate the excellent MOOC they developed on Power Searching and Advanced Power…

Rank this Week: 603

l r c - o r b i t ... ... ... the…

l r c - o r b i t ... ... ... the usd research satellite

Covers the legal research center, legal news and legal research resources. By John Adkins.

http://lrc-orbit.typepad.com/lrc/

Nov 4
ATL's Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest

ATL's Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest

Check out this year's entries in ATL's Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest and vote for your favorite! Here's a sampling: [JML]
Nov 1
LRC October Trivia Winner!

LRC October Trivia Winner!

Congratulations to our September trivia winner Katie Lepore! Question: The University of San Diego School of Law was founded in 1954. What was the original name of the building now known as Warren Hall? Answer: Thomas More Hall Stop by...
Oct 31
Happy Halloween from the LRC!

Happy Halloween from the LRC!

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